The expense of applying for citizenship through investment varies depending on the program, the size of the family, and the age of the children. Here are examples of some countries.

• Antigua and Barbuda: A contribution to the National Development Fund: starting at $100,000 for a single applicant and $125,000 for a family of four. An investment in an approved real estate project: starting at $200,000.
• Dominica: For the Economic Diversification Fund option, investors must make a minimum donation of $100,000 for a single applicant or $200,000 for a family of up to four members. For the real estate option, investors must make a minimum investment of $200,000 in a pre-approved real estate project.
• Grenada: The minimum investment required for citizenship by investment in Grenada is $150,000 for a donation to the NTF or $220,000 for an investment in an approved real estate project. The investment amount can vary depending on the specific project chosen.
• Saint Lucia: A non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund (NEF), starting at $100,000 for a single applicant. An investment in pre-approved real estate, starting at $300,000 for a single applicant. An investment in a pre-approved enterprise project, starting at $3.5 million for a single applicant.
• St. Kitts: Applicants must make a qualifying investment in either the Sustainable Growth Fund, with a minimum investment of $150,000 in Real Estate, of at least $200,000 and hold the property for a minimum of seven years, Private Homes, where the minimum investment per application is $400,000 or Public Benefit Option, a minimum investment per application of $175,000 in an Approved Public Benefit Investment.
• Jordan: Place a zero-interest bank deposit of 1 million USD at the Central Bank of Jordan for a minimum of three years, or Purchase treasury bonds valued at 1 million USD at an interest rate to be decided by the Central Bank of Jordan held for a minimum of six years; or a $1.5 million purchase of shares in a Jordan company, provided that the shares are not disposed of for at least three years; or $750,000 investment in projects outside of Amman, provided that 10 job opportunities are provided to Jordanians or 1 million investments if within the borders of Amman and provided 20 job opportunities.
• Turkey: Minimum investment in real estate investment of $400,000; or a Bank deposit of $500,000 in a Turkish bank and maintained for a minimum of three years; or a Contribution of $500,000 to government bonds; or a minimum capital investment of $500,000 into a real estate fund share or venture capital investment fund share.
• Vanuatu: The program requires a minimum investment of $130,000 for a single applicant, $150,000 for a couple, or $180,000 for a family of four. Additional due diligence and processing fees are also applicable and will vary depending on the applicant’s age and the size of their family.
• North Macedonia: The minimum investment amount is €400,000, which must be invested in a government-approved development project or a private company in a priority investment sector. The investment must be held for a minimum of five years.
• Russia: Investors can participate in the Russian Citizenship by Investment program with a minimum investment of 215,000 USD, which is required for investment in social projects across the country. However, the investment amount can be higher depending on the type of investment made. For instance, investing in real estate within the City of Moscow would require a higher investment amount of 715,000 USD. It is worth noting that real estate investment in other regions of the country such as the Far East and Moscow region is comparably less, requiring only 285,000 USD and 360,000 USD, respectively.
• Austria: The usual minimum investment required for citizenship by investment in Austria is €10 million when invested directly into a business, or €3 million as a contribution to the government development fund. However, the investment amount is not fixed, and every application is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.